Henan | The sacred place of Laozi's writing of the Tao Te Ching

❤Recommended reason: Hangu Pass is the intersection of Central Plains culture and Qin and Jin culture. Hangu Pass is not only a military stronghold, but also the sacred place of Laozi's writing of the Tao Te Ching. 👍Most recommended: The main attractions of Taoist culture in Hangu Pass Scenic Area include: Taoist altar, De Hall, Laozi Culture Square, Laozi Statue, Tao Te Ching, Taichu Holy Palace, Da Dao Yuan, Cock Crow Terrace, Stele Forest, etc. The idioms 'Purple Qi from the East' and 'Cock Crow and Dog Steal' happened here. 🌟Highlights: During the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, the commander of Hangu Pass, Yin Xi, observed the celestial phenomena and saw the purple qi lingering in the east. Not long after, Laozi came from the east riding a green ox, and Yin Xi stayed here to write the Tao Te Ching. During the Warring States Period, the guests of Mengchang used the methods of 'dog stealing' and 'cock crowing' to open the gate of Hangu Pass to help him escape from Qin State.